Fisher & Paykel AquaSmart WL70T60D User manual

AquaSmart™ clothes washer
Installation instructions
and user guide
NZ AU
WL80T65D & WL70T60D

Installation instructions 2
Before you do your first wash 5
Checklist, Water consumption, Capacity 5
Getting started quickly 6
The unique AquaSmart™ wash 8
Sorting and loading 9
Detergent 11
Fabric softener 12
Changing the wash cycle options 13
Wash cycles explained 13
Wash cycle options explained 16
Auto drain 18
Lid lock 18
Customising the wash cycles 19
Changing pre-set options 20
Wash temperatures/Controlled cold 21
Aqua rinse/End of cycle beeps 22
Out-of-balance recovery routine/Reset back to factory settings 23
Control panel lighting 24
Caring for your AquaSmart™ washer 25
ABC washing guide 27
Before you call for service 31
If your AquaSmart™ beeps for help 31
Solving operating problems 33
Solving wash problems 35
Manufacturer’s warranty 36
Customer care 37
Contents

1
Welcome to AquaSmart™
Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel AquaSmart™ clothes washer. We are very proud of this
washer and trust it will serve you well for many years.
At Fisher & Paykel we aim to provide innovative products that are simple to use, ergonomic
and kind to the environment. Thousands of tonnes of washing and 70 years of laundry
experience have been programmed into your clothes washer to help give you the best possible
performance.
Your AquaSmart™ clothes washer works differently from a conventional washer. It is a “High
Efficiency” machine utilising innovative technology to wash in significantly less water and take
great care of your clothes.
The revolutionary, super water efficient wash action of your AquaSmart™ washer means that it
is no longer necessary to wash using a full bowl of water. This innovative wash action relies on
maintaining a small volume of water for the wash load to ensure the best wash results. Please be
aware that the water level for this washer is fully automatic, with the machine ‘smarts’ choosing
the appropriate water volume for you. This means that there is no option to select your
water level.
It is important that you take the time to read these instructions carefully before you begin using
your machine. Like all High Efficiency washers, a little extra care in how you sort your clothes and
choose your cycle and detergent will ensure that you get the best possible wash result.
We hope you enjoy your new washer, we have certainly enjoyed designing it for you.
Introduction
Important!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The models shown in this user guide may not be available in all markets and are subject to
change at any time. For current details about model and specification availability in your country,
please go to our website www.fisherpaykel.com or contact your local Fisher & Paykel dealer.

2
Fig.1 Tilt washer backwards
to remove packer
Installation instructions
Unpacking
To ensure the best performance from your new AquaSmart™
clothes washer please follow the instructions below.
Removing the packaging
1
Remove the outer packaging.
2
Tilt the machine backwards and walk it off the bottom
packer one foot at a time.
3
Remove the bottom packer from under the machine by
pulling it out the front.
4
Lift the lid and remove the bowl packer from the bowl.
5
Remove the hoses and accessories.
6
Keep the bottom packer and bowl packer in case they are
required for future transit.
Important!
Ensure that the bottom packer has been removed before operating your machine.
Installation
In your clothes washer you will find:
4 rubber inserts for the levelling feet (joined
together).
1 hose guide.
2 white inlet hoses.
Drain hose
1
Carefully pull the drain hose out from the back of
the machine by pulling the exposed part of the
hose downwards and outwards.
2
To guide the drain hose over the tub or standpipe
the hose guide MUST be fitted to the drain hose.
To prevent siphoning:
The drain hose should not extend more than
20 mm from the end of the guide. The height of the
standpipe or tub should be between 850 – 2400 mm.
The drain hose can be trimmed to length.
3
Place the drain hose in the tub or standpipe.
Draining
Regularly check that your standpipe or tub is free from lint or other obstructions, which may
affect how your machine works or may cause flooding.
In multi-storey apartments or any upper floor, the machine should be installed on a drained floor.
Draining must comply with local by-laws.
Pull hose
through guide
Flex hose
guide apart
Standpipe 850 – 2400 mm
(20 mm)
maximum
Fig.2 Fitting the drain hose guide

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Installation instructions
Water supply
This clothes washer should be plumbed into both a hot and cold water supply otherwise some
cycles may not function correctly.
For best operating conditions your hot water should be approximately 65˚C. Your hot water
should not exceed 75˚C or your cold water exceed 35˚C. Temperatures above these may cause a
fault or cause damage to the machine.
If you have an uncontrolled water-heating source (eg. a wet back or solar heating) you should
have a tempering device fitted. This will ensure the hot water temperature remains within
safe limits. For the most suitable type of tempering device we recommend you contact a local
plumber or plumbing supply merchant.
Inlet Water Static Pressure of between 3psi (20kPa) and 150psi (1MPa) is recommended.
(If using a header tank then the top of the header tank must be at least 2 metres above the top of
your clothes washer).
Minimum flow rate from the tap supplying the clothes washer should be greater than 6 litres/min
(assumes 12.7mm (1/2 inch) diameter pipes).
Minimum height of taps to clear the top of the machine is 1150 mm.
Inlet hoses
1
Connect the straight ends of the white inlet hoses to the
taps (there are washers fitted in both ends).
2
Connect the elbow ends of the white inlet hoses to the
machine inlet valves. Inlet valves are marked on the back
of the machine.
H=Hot C=Cold
Electrical
This appliance must be supplied with a 230V - 240V, 50Hz, sinusoidal, 450W electrical supply.
Tap end Machine end
Fig.3 Inlet hose ends

4Installation instructions
Clothes washer safety
This clothes washer is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
Your AquaSmart™ can only be opened during the initial fill stage. Once the fill is complete, the lid
will be locked for safety reasons. Please supervise young children to ensure they do not play with
this clothes washer.
Important!
If you are using an extension cord or a portable electrical outlet device (eg. multi-socket outlet
box), ensure that it is positioned so that it does not come into contact with water or moisture.
Accessories and spare parts
Available from your Fisher & Paykel Dealer or Authorised Service Centre.
Inlet Valve Cap - Part No. 388491, Hose Inlet Long (2 m) - Part No. 422680
Hose Inlet Large Bore - Part No. 426123, Drain Hose Extension - Part No. 425627p
Power Cord - If the Power Cord of your clothes washer is damaged it must be replaced by a
Fisher & Paykel Authorised Service Centre, as it is not a standard power cord.
To check levelling look
down on the wash bowl
Incorrect
Correct
Fig.5 To assess levelling
check lid alignment
Topdeck
Wind right foot down
(out) to correct
Wind left foot down
(out) to correct
Lid
Lid
Topdeck
Topdeck
Lid
Levelling your machine
It is IMPORTANT to level the machine to ensure good spin
performance and effective detergent and fabric softener
dispensing.
1
Separate the 4 rubber foot inserts from the moulding and
fit into the feet on the base of the machine.
2
Move the machine to its final position. (We suggest a
minimum clearance of 20 mm each side).
3
Adjust the feet so the machine is level and cannot rock.
4
Turn on the water and check all hose connections for
leaks. Make sure there are no kinks in the hoses.
5
Uncoil power cord and plug into wall socket.
Adjustable feet
Rubber insert
Fig.4 Adjusting levelling feet

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Before you do your rst wash
You owe it to yourself and your AquaSmart™ to have it installed correctly by an authorised
service agent.
Before you start, it is a good idea to go through the following checklist:
1
Has the basepacker been removed?
2
Is the hot water hose connected to the hot valve marked ‘H’?
Is the cold water hose connected to the cold valve marked ‘C’?
3
Is the drain hose threaded through the ‘U bend’ hose guide (with no
more than 20 mm extended) and onto your standpipe?
4
Are the rubber inserts secured into the feet on the base of your
machine and is the machine levelled?
Refer to Installation instructions, pages 2 – 4.
AquaSmart™ water consumption
Model WL80T65D Model WL70T60D
Load Size
Regular High
Efficiency*
Regular
Conventional
Regular High
Efficiency*
Regular
Conventional
8 kg capacity 82 L 165 L – –
7 kg capacity – – 72 L 159 L
5 kg 69 L 147 L 66 L 141 L
3 kg 60 L 123 L 60 L 117 L
1 kg 54 L 88 L 52 L 77 L
*Regular High Efficiency is the default wash cycle for AquaSmart™.
AquaSmart™ capacity
AquaSmart™ offers a generous 7 kg or 8 kg capacity. The list below outlines what is included in a
7 kg or 8 kg wash load (in accordance with AS/NZS 2040.1:2005).
7kg Load 8kg Load
2 Sheets (double) 4 Pillowcases 3 Sheets (double) 5 Pillowcases
6 Bath towels 7 Shorts 4 Bath towels 5 Shorts
2 Tablecloths 6 Wash cloths 3 Tablecloths 8 Wash cloths
3 Shirts 4 Handkerchiefs 5 Shirts 6 Handkerchiefs
4 T-shirts 5 T-shirts
We recommend for everyday use that you separate out your sheets and wash them on the
specially designed SHEETS cycle.

6Getting started quickly
It is important to sort your clothes, particularly by colour, as well as separating out sheets and
washing them on the SHEETS cycle (refer to page 9 for more details on sorting and loading).
Close bra clasps, do up zippers and check pockets.
Place your clothes evenly around the wash bowl.
Detergent
Although your AquaSmart™ is a Top Loader, this High Efficiency washer has been designed for
use with Low Sudsing, ‘HE’ or ‘Front Loader’ type detergent. For example Fab® Front Loader
concentrate, or Persil®/Omo® low suds concentrate.
AquaSmart™ offers a detergent dispenser for your convenience, located on the front, left hand
side of the top deck.
For detergent dose, please follow the manufacturer’s directions, outlined on the detergent
package.
Pour the detergent down the detergent dispenser.
For more information on detergent and fabric softener please refer to pages 11 – 12.
Fig.6 AquaSmart™ control panel
1 42 3 65

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Getting started quickly
1
PRESS POWER to activate your AquaSmart™ washer.
2
Select the desired WASH CYCLE that most closely matches your wash load.
3
HIGH EFFICIENCY – this light tells you when ‘High Efficiency’ mode is recommended, and the
button allows you to switch between High Efficiency and Conventional modes (refer to pages
8 – 9).
4
Select any additional WASH OPTIONS that you may require.
5
If you wish to use fabric softener, place into the softener dispenser and select SOFTENER to turn
the fabric softener option ON.
6
PRESS START – your AquaSmart™ will start to fill with water, and will automatically select the
correct water level and wash action for your load. To pause your AquaSmart™ at any time, simply
touch START/PAUSE.
For best fabric and colour care remove your clothes as soon as the cycle has finished.
1 42 3 65

The AquaSmart™ washer has two modes of washing, High Efficiency and Conventional.
Both modes start the same way, with a Detergent Activating wash.
Detergent Activating wash
AquaSmart™ fills the bowl at the selected water temperature,
with just enough water so the clothes are saturated. This small
amount of sudsy water flows through the clothes, up a specially
designed portal and back onto the clothes in a waterfall effect. This
thoroughly dissolves and activates the detergent.
High Efficiency mode
In the High Efficiency mode the AquaSmart™ then fills with just
enough cool water to lift the clothes off the low profile agitator so
when it rotates, the clothes gently roll over each other. This wash
uses similar quantities of water to most Front Loaders. Not only
do you get the benefits of water savings but the higher detergent
concentrations give you optimum soil removal.
Conventional mode
The Conventional mode is the immersion wash all Top Loader users
are familiar with. After the Detergent Activating wash the AquaSmart™
fills with cold water until the clothes are submerged, and gently turns
the clothes over. We recommend this mode when the dilution effect
of water can solve or prevent common wash problems. For example,
when dye or colour run can be a problem, or when washing sandy
towels. The SHEETS cycle uses the Conventional mode.
Some cycles can be used in both modes, whilst others work in only one.
High Efficiency Conventional
Regular
Heavy
Delicate
Sheets –
Colours –
Bulky –
Easy Iron –
These two wash modes mean that your AquaSmart™ washer gives you the best of both worlds,
to suit any laundry situation.
Fig.7 Detergent Activating wash
Fig.8 High Efficiency wash
Fig.9 Conventional wash
The unique AquaSmart™ wash
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Fully automatic water level
You may notice that your AquaSmart™ clothes washer behaves differently from your previous
washer.
Your AquaSmart™,like all High Efficiency washers, has a fully automatic water level. This means
that, like Front Loaders, the selection of the water level is left entirely up to the washer. This
ensures optimum wash performance and water savings.
Should you wish to use more water, simply select a Conventional cycle (refer to Conventional
mode page 8).
Sorting and loading
It is important to sort your wash load to ensure optimum wash performance.
For more information on washing tricky items washing please refer to page 27.
Sorting and loading
SHEETS – Separate out sheets and duvet/doona covers and use the SHEETS cycle
which has been especially designed for these items. Ensure that duvet/doona covers
are buttoned or zipped up. To get the best possible wash for sheets, load these items
around the edge of the bowl rather than directly across the low profile agitator.
COLOURED ITEMS – Dye or colour run can be a problem with High Efficiency washers,
so separate highly coloured garments (especially when they are new) and choose the
COLOURS cycle. Most dye transfer occurs when clothes are left too long in the machine
at the completion of the cycle so try not to leave your coloured clothes lingering in the
machine.
BULKY ITEMS – Duvet/doona inners, sleeping bags, ski jackets , blankets and throws
are all items which tend to behave unusually in a clothes washer. The lighter ones tend
to float, while a large blanket can get very heavy and make spinning difficult. Your
AquaSmart™ offers a BULKY cycle designed to take care of these washing challenges.
CREASABLES – When you are concerned about creasing or wrinkling we recommend
you use the EASY IRON cycle. Alternatively, select one of the Conventional cycles. The
extra water used by these cycles will help to reduce creasing. Reducing the spin speed
of the wash may also help (refer to page 16).
JEANS – These items can quickly lose their colour. For best results we recommend that
you wash jeans using the COLOURS cycle to minimise any potential colour loss.
SOIL – Very dirty, sandy, or linty loads are best washed separately to prevent transfer
onto other garments. It may be that you have new towels that create lots of lint or very
sandy beach gear. We suggest using a Conventional cycle in this circumstance.
DELICATES – To take extra special care of delicate items, we suggest using the DELICATE
cycle.

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Sorting
Care labels
Care labels will tell you about the fabric of the
garment and how it should be washed.
Soil
Sort clothes according to the type and amount
of soil. Some soils suit warmer washes, eg. oily
soils, while others are best washed in cold water,
eg. mud, blood.
Colour
Sort white fabrics from coloured fabrics.
Lint
Wash lint givers and lint collectors separately.
Where possible, turn lint collectors inside out.
Loading
Check pockets
Loose items can damage both your AquaSmart™
and your clothes.
Close zippers, hooks and eyes
This is to make sure that these items do not snag
on other clothes.
Mend any torn garments or loose buttons
Tears or holes may become larger during
washing. Remove any loose bra wires as they can
damage your washing machine and/or dryer.
Pretreat any stains
For a balanced load
Place unfolded clothes firmly and evenly around
the low profile agitator.
Do not wrap large items, such as sheets, around
the low profile agitator.
A mixture of small and large items will wash
the best (remember to separate out sheets and
select the SHEETS cycle).
Lint Givers Lint Collectors
Towels Synthetics
Chenille Corduroy
Nappies Poly cotton
Socks
Machine Washable
Warm 40°C max
Warm Rinse Well
Normal Spin
Do not bleach
Do not tumble dry
Dry in shade
Warm iron
Dry Cleanable
Examples of care label symbols.
Sorting and loading

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Choosing the right detergent
Your AquaSmart™ is a High Efficiency clothes washer and needs Low Sudsing Detergent to
prevent oversudsing problems. This is the same type of detergent Front Loaders use and are
labelled, “Lows Suds”, “Matic” or “High Efficiency”.
We recommend the use of liquid detergents for best results. If you wish to use powdered
detergent, dissolve in water first before adding to the dispenser.
There are both liquid and powdered Low Sudsing detergents. Some examples are:
FAB® Front Loader concentrate PERSIL® Low Suds
OMO® Matic COLD POWER® ADVANCED Matic
When washing woollens use a wool detergent but use it sparingly as these are usually very high
foaming. Do not use soap flakes or soap powders.
How much detergent?
Use the instructions on the back of the detergent packet as a guide to the correct amount to use.
The correct amount of detergent will vary depending on the amount of soil in your clothes and
the size of your load. Jeans and work clothes may need more and towels less.
As a starting point:
Use one cap full for a large load and reduce or increase
the dosage as required.
For a small load (eg. 4 – 5 t-shirts) use ¼ cap.
If you have over-foaming problems reduce your dosage.
If your clothes are not clean enough, try using a bit more.
Where do I put my detergent?
Pour your detergent into the detergent dispenser, located
on the left side of the washer.
We recommend that you measure your detergent first.
If you use powdered detergent, we recommend that you
dissolve it in water before adding it to the dispenser.
You will notice that most of the detergent placed in the dispenser will fall into the machine. It
will remain in an area separated from your clothes until the machine begins to fill. As the washer
fills, the dispenser will be flushed of any residue. The detergent is then mixed with water, and
specially designed ribs at the bottom of the bowl help to rapidly dissolve the detergent to
ensure optimum wash performance.
When washing in very cold water or on the quicker cycles (eg. DELICATE) dissolving the
detergent in warm water before pouring it down the dispenser will improve wash performance.
Fig.10 Adding detergent to
the detergent dispenser
Detergent

12 Fabric softener
Choosing the right cycle
If you wish to use fabric softener you will need to select the SOFTENER option which will give
you a deep rinse. If SOFTENER is not selected, the fabric softener will not be dispensed.
Adding the fabric softener
Measure softener out into the cap and pour into the fabric softener
dispenser. The softener will remain in the top of the dispenser until
the deep rinse, where water flushes it into the bowl.
Note: If you fill beyond the MAX mark, the overflow will pour fabric
softener into the bowl prematurely and contribute to Scrud
(refer below).
Cleaning the dispenser
The funnel of the fabric softener dispenser (the top) clicks off easily. Simply place a finger down
the centre and lift. The remaining siphon tube and fabric softener well is not removable and
needs to be wiped clean with hot water and an old toothbrush periodically. If the siphon tube
looks partially blocked use a cotton bud to clean.
Scrud
Scrud is the name of the waxy build-up that can occur within any washer when fabric softener
comes into contact with detergent. This build-up is not brought about by a fault in the machine.
If scrud is allowed to build-up in the machine it can result in stains on the clothes or an
unpleasant smell in your washer.
If you wish to use fabric softener we recommend:
Use it sparingly.
Measure it carefully to ensure you do not fill above the MAX level.
Clean the dispenser as soon as the cycle has finished.
Clean your machine regularly using the AUTO CLEAN cycle (see page 25).
Cold water washing increases the chance of this build-up occurring. We recommend a warm or
hot wash at regular intervals, eg. every 5
th
wash.
Fig.11 Adding softener into
the fabric softener dispenser
Fig.12 Removing the fabric softener funnel

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Wash cycles explained
Regular
Regular – High Efficiency Mode
For normally soiled everyday cotton loads, eg. towels, t-shirts, shorts,
shirts.
Regular – High Efficiency Mode Off
For everyday loads where extra water is an advantage. For example when
the load is linty, sandy, or dye run is possible.
High Efficiency Activated
(Default Mode)
High Efficiency OFF
Wash Time 12 – 15 mins 12 – 15 mins
Wash action Regular High Efficiency Regular Conventional
Wash temp Warm/Cold Warm/Cold
Rinse sequence Aqua Rinse (shower) Spray/Deep
Spin Fast (1000 rpm) Fast (1000 rpm)
Heavy
Heavy – High Efficiency Mode
Recommended cycle for heavily soiled durable garments, eg. tea towels,
rugby shorts, children’s clothes.
Heavy – High Efficiency Mode Off
For heavily soiled durable garments when you want to use more water.
High Efficiency Activated
(Default Mode)
High Efficiency OFF
Wash Time 15 mins 15 mins
Wash action Heavy Duty High Efficiency Heavy Duty Conventional
Wash temp Warm Warm
Rinse sequence Aqua Rinse (shower) Spray/Deep
Spin Fast (1000 rpm) Fast (1000 rpm)
Delicate
Delicate – High Efficiency Mode
For delicate or valuable lightly soiled clothes.
Delicate – High Efficiency Mode Off
For when you want to wash your delicates in more water.
High Efficiency Activated High Efficiency OFF
(Default Mode)
Wash Time 6 mins 6 mins
Wash action Delicate High Efficiency Delicate Conventional
Wash temp Warm/Cold Warm/Cold
Rinse sequence Aqua Rinse (shower) Spray/Deep
Spin Slow (300 rpm) Slow (300 rpm)
Changing the wash cycle options

14 Changing the wash cycle options
Wash cycles explained
Sheets
Sheets – High Efficiency Mode
Unavailable.
Sheets – High Efficiency Mode Off
Recommended cycle for sheets, tablecloths, doonas/duvet covers.
High Efficiency Activated High Efficiency OFF
(Default Mode)
Wash Time n/a 15 – 17 mins
Wash action Sheets Conventional
Wash temp Warm
Rinse sequence Spray/Deep
Spin Fast (1000 rpm)
Colours
Colours – High Efficiency Mode
Unavailable.
Colours – High Efficiency Mode Off
Recommended cycle for washing coloured items that may release dye
during the wash
High Efficiency Activated High Efficiency OFF
(Default Mode)
Wash Time n/a 12 – 15 mins
Wash action Regular Conventional
Wash temp Cold
Rinse sequence Spray/Deep
Spin Fast (1000 rpm)

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Changing the wash cycle options
Wash cycles explained
Bulky
Bulky – High Efficiency Mode
Unavailable.
Bulky – High Efficiency Mode Off
Recommended cycle for washing bulky items.
High Efficiency Activated High Efficiency OFF
(Default Mode)
Wash Time n/a 6 mins + soak
Wash action Bulky Conventional
Wash temp Warm
Rinse sequence Double Deep
Spin Slow (300 rpm)
Washing bulky items
The BULKY cycle takes special care of bulky items. Bulky garments and bedding wash most
effectively when they can move freely. Ensure that there is sufficient room in the bowl for the
wash load to move during the wash.
Some bulky items may float during the wash (eg. duvet/doonas). If these items sit too high in
the washer they may touch stationary parts during agitate or spin. To minimise the chance of
this happening, ensure that bulky items are pushed as far down into the bowl as possible, prior
to spin. The washer will alert you when it is time to do this. To continue the cycle simply press
START/PAUSE.
When washing a single bulky item add a large beach towel to the wash, to ensure the load is
balanced for an effective spin.
Easy Iron
Easy Iron – High Efficiency Mode
Unavailable.
Easy Iron – High Efficiency Mode Off
Recommended cycle for minimising creasing.
High Efficiency Activated High Efficiency OFF
(Default Mode)
Wash Time n/a 12 mins
Wash action Regular Conventional
Wash temp Warm/Cold
Rinse sequence Spray/Deep
Spin Slow (300 rpm)

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Simply increase or decrease your wash temperature by pressing the
TEMPERATURE button to scroll through the options available.
Note: The temperature option selects the temperature of the first phase of the
two-part wash system, the Detergent Activating Wash.
Controlled Cold
The temperature of cold water varies widely, depending on your location
and the season. The lower the water temperature, the less effective the wash
becomes. To help with this issue we have developed Controlled Cold which adds
a small amount of warm water, when necessary, to raise your cold water wash to
20°C. To access this secondary option please refer to page 21.
Spin Speed
Your AquaSmart™ washer offers three spin speeds: Fast (1000rpm), Medium
(700rpm) and Slow (300rpm), plus an additional Spin Hold option.
Simply increase or decrease your spin speed by pressing the SPIN button to
scroll through the options available. When Spin Hold is selected the washer will
drain at the end of the rinse but stop the cycle before the spin. This option is
ideal for items that require drip drying.
Fabric Softener
If you wish to use fabric softener in your AquaSmart™ clothes washer, please
select the SOFTENER option. Press the SOFTENER button to turn this option
to ON. This will adjust the rinse to ensure that the fabric softener is dispensed
correctly.
Changing the wash cycle options
Cold Warm/Cold Warm Warm/Hot Hot
Incoming water
from tap 35°C 40°C 50°C 60°C
Temperature
AquaSmart™ offers five wash temperatures.
Wash cycle options explained

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Changing the wash cycle options
Wash cycle options explained
Delay Start
The Delay Start option allows you to delay the start of the wash cycle for 1, 3 or
9 hours. This can be useful to time your washing to finish when you arrive home
from work, or to start once you have finished in the shower.
Simply press the DELAY START button to scroll through the time options. When
no lights are shown, Delay Start is off. Once DELAY START has been selected the
START/PAUSE button will cease flashing and the Delay Start count down timer
will start automatically.
Note: We suggest that you avoid using Delay Start for damp, non-colourfast
items as this may cause dye to run.
Soak
The Soak option adds a 2 hour soak into the middle of the wash phase of the
cycle. During the soak, the washer will agitate for a few seconds every minute. At
the completion of the soak period the AquaSmart™ will then complete the rest
of the wash cycle. To select Soak, press the SOAK button once to select Soak ON.
Note: Once the Soak is under way you can exit out at any time by pressing the
SOAK button. This does not apply to BULKY cycle. For BULKY cycle to exit SOAK
press ADVANCE.
Wash Advance
There may be times when you wish to use the rinse and spin or spin only stages
of the wash cycle. The Advance option allows you to fast forward your cycle to
the desired location. Press the ADVANCE button repeatedly to advance the cycle
to the desired position, then press START.

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Note: If you wish to change any of the wash options while your AquaSmart™ is running please
press START/PAUSE then select the required option.
Auto drain
Unsupervised clothes washers filled with water can present a drowning hazard to small children.
In order to minimise any risk of this type of accident, your AquaSmart™ has been
pre-programmed to know when this hazard is created, and drain the wash water to a safe level.
If you pause your AquaSmart™ at any time during the wash cycle when there is water in the
bowl, the machine will activate the AUTO DRAIN function after 3 minutes. This will drain the
water in the wash bowl to an acceptable level, removing any potential hazard.
Your washer will beep to warn you prior to AUTO DRAIN being activated.
If you wish to soak clothing items during the wash process please select the SOAK option. This
will provide you with a two hour soak.
Lid lock
Your AquaSmart™ washer is able to lock its lid during hazardous parts of the wash cycle, to
provide extra safety for you and your family while it is operating.
The Lid Lock symbol (padlock) appears in the left hand side of the control panel, letting you
know at a glance if you can open the lid or not.
To unlock the lid at any time press START/PAUSE.
The lid will be unlocked during the initial phase of the wash. This will enable you to pre-dissolve
detergent and add or remove clothing before the wash begins.
If the lid is left open, your AquaSmart™ washer will be unable to lock the lid, and the cycle will
be halted. The machine will beep and the Lid Lock symbol will flash to alert you. If this occurs,
ensure that the lid is closed and press START/PAUSE.
Important!
Do not put anything down the Lid Lock slot in the top deck.
Do not try to disable the Lid Lock.
Ensure that children or infirmed persons are well supervised when around your AquaSmart™
washer, especially when you are using hot water, as the lid can be opened during the fill portion
of the cycle.
Changing the wash cycle options